
Quality Assurance Tester 1 - TS clearance required to apply - Washington DC area
Bow Wave LLC • Virginia, United States
**Role & seniority: ** Junior QA / QA Associate (0–1 YOE); supports functional testing for Pega applications.
**Stack/tools: **
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Pega (functional testing concepts/tools via coursework/training)
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Test mgmt/defect tracking: Jira, Azure DevOps (or similar)
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Potential automation exposure: PegaUnit, Selenium for Pega UI
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Agile: Scrum/Kanban ceremonies
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Design/execute functional test cases following established guidelines and workflows
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Collaborate with dev/BA/senior QA to understand requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and validate expected behavior
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Identify, document, and report defects; maintain/update test documentation (regression cases, results, checklists)
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Must-have skills:
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0–1 years professional experience; foundational QA skills (test case creation, defect reporting, regression)
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Ability to read/interpret requirements and translate into clear test steps
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Strong communication and documentation for issues/test outcomes
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Familiarity with Agile ways of working and participation in sprint activities
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Basic understanding of risk/issue identification and escalation to senior QA
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Nice-to-haves:
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Pega certification (e.g., CSA, CSSA)
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Exposure to test automation for Pega (PegaUnit/Selenium)
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Knowledge of Agile testing methodologies (Scrum/SAFe/hybrid)
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Interest/basic exposure to automation or hybrid testin
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Full Description
Education: Bachelors Degree Responsibilities (Junior / 0–1 YOE)
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Support the design and execution of functional test cases for Pega applications by following established testing guidelines and workflows.
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Work closely with developers, business analysts, and senior QA team members to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
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Assist with validating system functionality against documented requirements to ensure expected behavior.
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Help identify and document defects clearly, and collaborate with engineering teams to follow up on resolutions.
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Participate in test planning activities by providing input on test scope and helping estimate testing effort under guidance.
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Maintain and update test documentation such as regression test cases, test results, and testing checklists.
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Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and support testing activities throughout each sprint.
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Collaborate with cross functional teams to promote quality standards across the SDLC.
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Review and analyze test results, raising potential risks or issues to senior QA team members for further evaluation.
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Required Skills & Experience
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0-1 Years of Professional Experience
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Exposure to or foundational understanding of Pega testing concepts or Pega functional testing tools (coursework, training, or internship experience acceptable).
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Basic understanding of Quality Assurance principles such as test case creation, defect reporting, and regression testing.
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Ability to read and interpret requirements or user stories and translate them into simple, clear test steps.
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Familiarity with Agile ways of working (Scrum or Kanban) through coursework, internships, or previous roles.
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Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to describe issues and testing outcomes clearly.
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Experience with or knowledge of common test management or defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
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Bonus / Preferred Qualifications
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Pega certification (CSA, CSSA, or other entry level certifications).
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Exposure to automated testing tools for Pega (e.g., PegaUnit, Selenium for Pega UI) through coursework or hands on learning.
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Familiarity with Agile focused testing methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, hybrid environments).
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Interest in or basic exposure to test automation or hybrid testing frameworks.
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Awareness of CI/CD concepts and how testing fits into automated pipelines.